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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555.15, 2,332.49 and 459.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,555.15, 2,332.49 and 459.60 is: 689.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,555.15 : 2,332.49 = 459.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,555.15/2,332.49 = 459.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,555.15x = 2,332.49 × 459.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,555.15x = 1,072,012.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,072,012.40/1,555.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.33

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